January 23, 2011

A New Look for an Old Sideboard

Last week I told you about a little road trip hubby and I took to pick up an antique sideboard. I may have mentioned before that hubby doesn't share my enthusiasm for old things, but he's very supportive of my many decorating ideas. I love him for that.

At first glance I knew this piece was just the right size for our foyer, and would be a most excellent replacement for the bench that's been calling this spot home.

A face lift was in order, as this special sideboard has been loved for many years. There were lots of little scratches and nicks and I was envisioning a nice fresh coat of paint.

Gettysburg Grey, a neutral with a touch of green, turned out to be my color of choice.

After a good cleaning and a little exploration (of the kitty kind), the dis-assembly began.

I decided to reuse the drawer pulls but sprayed them with a hammered black finish. It's the same finish I used for these last September. I forgot to take a closeup "after" photo.

Since the original finish was glossy in some areas, a coat of primer was necessary.

Then, two coats of paint and several cups of coffee later......

a new look for an old sideboard.

I really don't enjoy painting but I adore the end result, so it's worth every single brush stroke to me.

It was great fun to scour the house for accessories (that's my favorite part). I'm happy with this for now, but there will certainly be some more fiddling before I call it done.

I was going through my old emails and happened upon your blog, so I decided to check to see if you had done anything with the sideboard you purchased from my brother's estate. You have taken a tired, but well loved sideboard and made it new again. My family would be delighted to see it put to such good use. You have inspired me and I have decided to refinish one of the trunks, the little foot stool and my mother's vase lamps. I hope I can make them as beautiful as you have with the sideboard and the glasses. Thank you again for sharing your inspiration.

The Sideboard turned out beautiful!! I also used to be opposed to painting anything old or antique. But now unless the piece is worth millions or even thousands, I see it with a good coat of paint. You did a wonderful job on it, and it looks wonderful in your Foyer. Bet hubbs is very glad he went along for the ride :)